In a statement, Jason Simpson expressed his father's relief that "this part of the incredible nightmare that occurred is over".

Orenthal James Simpson's fate has become essential television viewing for the American public ever since 95 million Americans watched police give chase to his white Ford Bronco on the day of his arrest.

Prosecuting lawyers produced evidence such as a pair of gloves - one found at the crime scene, the other at OJ's apartment - and emphasised OJ Simpson's violent relationship with his ex-wife.

The defence criticised the integrity of the Los Angeles Police Department, and the authenticity of their evidence.

Summing up, defence lawyer Johnnie Cochran alluded to an institutional racism which the jury had the power to redress.

"Maybe you are the right people at the right time in the right place to say: 'No more'," he said.

There had been fears a guilty verdict would spark repeat performances of the violent LA riots of 1992 after the acquittal of four police officers, filmed beating a black motorist.

But as the verdicts were returned, the crowd cheered so enthusiastically mounted police officers struggled to control their horses.

The prosecution admitted they were profoundly disappointed with the verdict.

Full old story bbc.co.uk (http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/october/3/newsid_2486000/2486673.stm)

Lemmie

03-10-04, 08:38

First I've heard of this. Interesting, I might check it out on the BBC website.

Of course I can't form an opinion because I know so little about it. Has anyone else been convicted? Are there any other suspects? :confused:

Neteru

03-10-04, 08:51

Where were you? :D This not only gripped America, but the world. He was the prime suspect, and essentially most of the whole world believed and still believe he was guilty. So no other convictions.

Simulation

03-10-04, 09:08

Hi Lemmie,

You notice the year? 1995 http://www.tombraiderforums.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

Lemmie

03-10-04, 09:31

Sorry, I guess I don't really look at British news headlines, let alone American ones or international news.